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Voyage to the Volcano (The Magic School Bus Ser. #Vol. 15)
by Judith Stamper John SpeirsGet ready for some serious science fun when the Friz takes the kids on an explosive journey into the heart of a volcano! Hi, I'm Dorothy Ann, one of the kids in Ms. Frizzle's class. When we started learning about volcanoes, I thought we'd just be studying them in books -- but Ms. Frizzle had other ideas. She took us all the way to Hawaii, where we waded through lava and saw a real volcano blow its top. We had a great time -- even though the trip was sometimes almost too hot to handle! One thing's for sure: This was one explosive adventure that none of us will ever forget! Lexile Measure: 680L
Vroom, Zoom, Bud (Penguin Young Readers, Level 1)
by Patricia LakinVroom zoom with Bud as he tries to win the race!Bud always loves to be muddy. When he enters a race, he gets distracted by a mud puddle! Should he jump in, or finish the race?
Vultures (Birds Ser.)
by Cecilia Pinto McCarthyVultures use their long, broad wings to circle the skies, looking for an easy meal. Come soar with this bird of prey, and uncover the features that make it a skillful scavenger.
W. E. B. Dubois (American Lives)
by Jennifer Blizin GillisW. E. B. Du Bois spent most of his long life fighting for equal rights for African Americans. Can you imagine what his life must have been like? What was he like as a person? Read this book in order to get to know W. E. B. <P> Du Bois and find out how he tried to make life better for himself and other Americans.
Waaa Waaa Goes Táwà
by Àlàbá ÒnájìnA fresh and funny look at a universal childhood problem-- by an emerging Nigerian talent.What parent or caregiver hasn&’t wished to disappear when their usually delightful charge erupts with a volcanic tantrum? Somehow small kids manage to make their wishes known in the loudest way possible before they are able to talk.Tantrums are always unpredictable, happen at the worst time, and are often in public. On a walk, at the market, or getting new braids, Tawá is quick to cry &“Waa Waa&” for no apparent reason. The day becomes more and more exasperating for anyone near her. It&’s not until bedtime when the exhausted grown-ups treat Tawá to their own cries, that the surprised little noise maker is finally subdued.This captivating picture book is a funny read aloud with equally amusing pictures. It will make kids laugh and make caregivers feel that they are recognized.The gorgeous and lush Nigerian setting shows that childhood tantrums are universal and happen all over the world.
The Wackiest Joke Book Ever!: Over 476 Jokes to Crack Up Your Friends
by Editors of Portable PressKids will find giggles, groans, and belly laughs on every page!Kids can't resist sharing jokes (even when you try to stop them), so they always need a fresh supply. We've stuffed the pages of this little book with the silliest jokes we could find. Old favorites, new favorites, and a few festering stinkers—all guaranteed to make kids laugh out loud.Here's a sampling:Q. Why was the skeleton afraid to cross the road?A. He had no guts.Q. What did the lips say to the eyes?A. Between you and me, something smells.Q. Why did all of the students eat their homework?A. The teacher said the questions were a piece of cake.
The Wackiest Joke Book That'll Knock-Knock You Over!: Over 838 Jokes!
by Editors of Portable PressA collection of more than 800 wild and wacky jokes guaranteed to make kids giggle, guffaw, and groan!One-liners, riddles, puns, and loads of knock-knock jokes—this book has them all! Kids will be giggling, chuckling, chortling, and guffawing with this collection of over 800 jokes that covers kid-friendly topics, including dinosaurs, monsters, history, and wacky jokes that will make them (and you) laugh out loud. They’ll get a kick out of zingers such as: Q: Why did T. rex cross the road?A: To eat the chickens on the other side. Knock-knock! Who’s there? Beets. Beets who? Beets me, I can’t even remember my name. Q: Why did the elephant quit the circus?A: He was tired of working for peanuts. And many more!
Wacky Word Play
by Highlights For Children Mike DammerBursting with kid-approved jokes, riddles, cartoons, and word puzzles from Highlights, these collections will trigger a giggle attack every time kids open them. Wacky Word Play and Witty Word Play are perfect for sharing laughs with friends and family. Hilarious illustrations add to the fun.
The Wacky World of Living Things! (Fact Attack Ser.)
by Melvin Berger Gilda BergerThis is the first book in a brand-new series featuring TONS of awesomely incredible, weird, and crazy facts!Did you know crickets have ears on their knees? That snakes never close their eyes? Or that no plant has black flowers? Discover these incredible facts and more in the first Fact Attack book, all about plants and animalsFact Attack is an exploration of the most amazing and awe-inspiring plant and animal facts. Heavily designed with different approaches on each page, the style is dynamic, fresh, and in your face. Whether you flip to a page to learn a digestible fact or read it from beginning to end, this is a book a reader will return to time and again.
Waddles
by David McPhailThe New York Times–bestselling illustrator of Budgie & Boo presents a cuddly raccoon in a tender tale of love and friendship. Waddles the raccoon loves to eat. In fact, he eats so much that his usual walk has turned into a waddle! He also loves to spend time with his best friend, Emily the duck. One day, Emily asks Waddles to sit on her unhatched eggs so she can go for a swim, and the very cuddly Waddles is happy to help. But he gets a big surprise when the ducklings begin to hatch! Waddles soon finds himself very attached to the new family of ducklings, so when it&’s time for them to fly south for the winter, Waddles wonders if he will ever see his friends again . . . Tenderly crafted and illustrated, Waddles introduces readers to a delightful new character who learns that love and friendship are the only things that make someone truly &“full.&”Praise for Waddles &“McPhail celebrates interspecies camaraderie in another picture book divided into four short chapters. . . . McPhail&’s ink-and-watercolor illustrations elevate the familiar story of mismatched, devoted friends, coaxing expertly drawn emotion from his endearing characters. A tender, year-round reminder of the sustaining power of friendship.&” —Booklist
The Wadjet Eye
by Jill RubalcabaA historical novel set in 45 B.C. Damon's medical training under the Pharaoh's own physician didn't prepare him for his mother's last illness--or for the adventure that follows. Damon must travel from Alexandria all the way to Spain, where his father is fighting in Caesar's army, to deliver the news of his mother's death to the father he hardly knows. Soon the quiet, studious Damon and his best friend, the soldierly Artemas, are caught up in danger and intrigue--from shipwreck and shark attack to the political maneuverings of Cleopatra, Cicero, and Caesar. Fast-paced and suspenseful, this compelling historical novel combines page-turning excitement with a well-researched portrait of the ancient world.
Waffles and Pancake: Flight or Fright (Waffles and Pancake #2)
by Drew BrockingtonGo back in time to when everyone's favorite Catstronaut, Waffles, was a kitten! Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will love this fun, cat-tastic early graphic novel series. It&’s time to visit Gramps and Grammers and that means Waffles, Pancake, and Mom-Cat are taking a very early flight to get to maximize the fun-times! This is the kittens&’ first airplane ride and while Pancake is excited to get on board, Waffles is a little more nervous: an airplane has wings, but airplane wings don&’t flap! How does it stay up in the air? With a little bit of science and a whole lot of imagination, the kittens are able to understand the mechanics of flight and enjoy the ride. Come fly the feline skies!
Waffles and Pancake: Best Friends Fur-Ever (Waffles and Pancake #4)
by Drew BrockingtonGo back in time to when everyone's favorite Catstronaut, Waffles, was a kitten! Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will love this fun, cat-tastic early graphic novel series. Prepare for lift off! Waffles and his sister Pancake are about to spend three days at Space Cat Camp—a fun, science-packed training experience for future CatStronauts. Pancake can&’t wait to learn about satellites, space shuttles, and all things outer space, but Waffles is feeling a little homesick. How can he enjoy his time at camp when all he wants is his dad-cat? With some new friends and the power of teamwork, these kittens will be ready to pounce on any challenges ahead!Read more in the Waffles and Pancake series:Planetary Yum Flight or Fright Failure to Lunch
Waffles and Pancake: Planetary-YUM (Waffles and Pancake #1)
by Drew BrockingtonInspired by his beloved CatStronauts series, Drew Brockington is going back in time to when everyone's favorite Catstronaut, Waffles, was a kitten! Fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Elephant & Piggie will love this fun, cat-tastic early graphic novel series.One very special Saturday, Dad-Cat decides to take Waffles and his sister Pancake to the big city to go to the science museum! While they're there, the kittens see extraordinary things, like dino-cats, hairballs in 4D, and even the planetarium. But as the kittens learn about constellations and Neil Pawstrong, they get separated from Dad-Cat. Oh no!Will the kittens be able to find their (possibly invisible) Dad-Cat? Or will they get stuck living in the museum and eating star tots and tuna melts fur-ever?! This early graphic novel series is chock-full of educational facts about space—perfect for young readers.
Waffles + Mochi: Learn to Cook Tomato Candy Pasta, Gratitouille, and Other Tasty Recipes: A Kids Cookbook
by Yewande KomolafeExplore the globe with Waffles + Mochi and learn about the stories behind the food we eat in this accessible, child-friendly cookbook, based on the Netflix children&’s show from Higher Ground, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama&’s production company in partnership with Netflix. Join Waffles and Mochi for recipes and cooking adventures that take you around the world—from Delicioso Stew inspired by Peru to a Pani Puri Party in California to making Hands-on Onigiri in Japan. These best friends discover how chefs mix fresh ingredients to create delicious dishes that make our taste buds happy. Each chapter begins with a simple recipe to master—like creating magical salts to dust over your dishes, boiling eggs four ways, and baking a potato that&’s anything but ordinary. Then the recipes build from there. Before you know it, you&’ll be whipping up Tenacious Tomato Salad, Chicken Sancocho, Kimchi Grilled Cheese, and Cloud Meringues. Are you ready? 3 - 2 - Yum, BLAST OFF!
Waggit Again (Waggit Ser. #2)
by Peter HoweAbandoned . . . again!Waggit misses the team of dogs who live in Central Park—his real family. He should have listened to them and never trusted the human. Now she's brought him to a faraway place and left him there. But Waggit is determined to find his way back home and nothing is going to stop him . . . not chains, not cruel enemies, not anything. When Waggit comes face-to-face with a very unusual human and an unlikely ally, he must decide if he can trust his instincts and his heart one more time. The long journey may lead him to the park, but what if it isn't home anymore? In this sequel to Waggit's Tale, Peter Howe continues the exciting story of a young dog who finds what he needs to survive in the most unexpected places.
Waggit Forever (Waggit Ser. #3)
by Peter HoweA family is forever.Ever since he was abandoned as a puppy, Waggit's home has been the big, sprawling park in the heart of the city. There he has had snug shelter, food, and a family of other dogs to call his own. But now everything has changed. It is getting harder and harder to avoid the humans that invade the park every day. Food is scarce and enemies are everywhere. Where can the team go? Waggit has an answer, but getting there is the problem. Can the team survive the journey? Does Waggit have what it takes to lead them when new challenges strike? And who is the mysterious Gray One he unexpectedly meets?Peter Howe's tale of an abandoned puppy's search for home comes full circle in this new book in the series as Waggit finds that strength comes from within—and that home is anywhere family is.
Waggit's Tale (Waggit Ser. #1)
by Peter HoweHe is nameless. He is homeless. He is lost.Until he is found . . . by a team of mutts who shelter him and teach him how to survive the wilds of the city park.And so he becomes Waggit, the best hunter and tracker in the pack.But life in the park is dangerous and uncertain. In winter, food and warmth are scarce. Another team of wild dogs is a constant menace. And there is always the fear of capture by park rangers. Waggit can't help feeling that something is missing . . . something warm and cozy . . . and human. Then one day everything changes and Waggit must face a new threat and a new choice.Peter Howe's tale of an abandoned puppy's search for home is an exciting mix of humor, adventure, and suspense. Most of all, it is a story of how love can turn strangers into family.
Wagon Train (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3)
by S. A. KramerWhat was it like to head out west in a covered wagon? How did the pioneers get their wagons over rugged mountains and across wide rivers? Hop aboard the wagon train and find out what life was like for American pioneers!
Wagons Ho!
by George Hallowell Joan Holub Lynne AvrilTwo girls move from Missouri to Oregon--one in 1846 and one in 2011. One trip takes five months and the other five days. One trip is in a covered wagon, the other in a car. But both girls will miss their old homes and worry about the long trip. Both girls stop at well-known landmarks and travel the Rocky Mountains. And as each girl reaches her new home, she finds her new room, and her new friends. Wagons Ho! is a unique look at both history and the concerns all kids have when moving to a new home.
Wait a Minotaur (I Like to Read Comics)
by null Jeffrey EbbelerWhen his new school hallways start to feel like a labyrinth, how will Gus the minotaur and his human pal Nick stay calm and find their way to the correct classroom? Find out in this action-packed early reader from comics artist Jeffrey Ebbeler.It&’s Nick&’s first day at a new school! As he walks in, he meets an easily excitable and impatient minotaur named Gus. It&’s Gus&’ first day, too—so he grabs Nick&’s hand and charges straight into the building. There&’s so much to see and do! They dance along with band practice, bounce around the school gym, end up in the boiler room, and. . . okay. They&’re lost.They may not know where to go, but they know what to do: wait a minute, calm down, and retrace their steps so they can find their classroom. Young comics readers are sure to resonate with comics illustrator Jeffrey Ebbeler&’s hilarious, slapstick take on a common coming-of-age experience—and parents will love the subtle lessons of patience and critical thinking.Comics-lovers can now share the fun with their kids, students, siblings, and younger friends who are learning to read!I Like to Read® Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds.Like their award-winning I Like to Read® counterpart, I Like to Read® Comics are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers.
Wait a Minute (Cork and Fuzz #9)
by Dori ChaconasCork is a short muskrat who knows how to wait, and Fuzz is a tall possum who doesn’t like to wait for anything. When a round, yellow object floats through the sky, bothCork and Fuzz chase after it. Is it the sun? Is it an egg? Wait a minute—did it just pop? In the ninth book in this series, Dori Chaconas and Lisa McCue once again create a funny, charming, easy-to-read story about the adventures of two best friends who go together perfectly—differences and all.
Wait, Skates! (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level E)
by Mildred Johnson Rick StromoskiA child putting on in-line roller skates for the first time must make them wait until they are ready to go straight.
Waiting
by Kevin HenkesWhat are you waiting for? An owl, a puppy, a bear, a rabbit, and a pig wait for marvelous things to happen in this irresistible and resonant picture book by the New York Times–bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.Five friends sit happily on a windowsill, waiting for something amazing to happen. The owl is waiting for the moon. The pig is waiting for the rain. The bear is waiting for the wind. The puppy is waiting for the snow. And the rabbit is just looking out the window because he likes to wait! What will happen? Will patience win in the end? Or someday will the friends stop waiting and do something unexpected?Waiting is a big part of childhood—waiting in line, waiting to grow up, waiting for something special to happen—but in this book, a child sets the stage and pulls the strings. Timeless, beautiful, and deeply heartfelt, this picture book about imaginative play, the seasons, friendship, and surprises is a Caldecott Honor and Geisel Honor Book.Share Waiting alongside Mo Willems's Waiting Is Not Easy at home or in a classroom—these books about waiting for kids will be enjoyed as picture book stories and also allow kids to explore their emotions about that ultimate frustration: waiting.“The short sentences of the text flow with the precision one would expect from a master picture-book creator like Henkes. Little ones, to whom each experience is new, will know what it’s like to dream and wait.”—ALA Booklist
Waiting for a Warbler
by Sneed B. Collard IIIShort listed for the Green Earth book award In early April, as Owen and his sister search the hickories, oaks, and dogwoods for returning birds, a huge group of birds leaves the misty mountain slopes of the Yucatan peninsula for the 600-mile flight across the Gulf of Mexico to their summer nesting grounds. One of them is a Cerulean warbler. He will lose more than half his body weight even if the journey goes well. Aloft over the vast ocean, the birds encourage each other with squeaky chirps that say, “We are still alive. We can do this.” Owen’s family watches televised reports of a great storm over the Gulf of Mexico, fearing what it may mean for migrating songbirds. In alternating spreads, we wait and hope with Owen, then struggle through the storm with the warbler. This moving story with its hopeful ending appeals to us to preserve the things we love. The backmatter includes a North American bird migration map, birding information for kids, and guidance for how native plantings can transform yards into bird and wildlife habitat.